Aztec, Inca, and Mayan Early Civilizations

Aztec

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Emperors were elected by a royal council. The role of

Emperor was based between brothers before going to the

next generation.

Acamapichtli: (1376-1395) first true Emperor

                                             

Huitziláihuitl: (1395-1417)

Huitziláihuitl: (1395-1417) Chimalpopoca: (1417-1427)

The Tomb at Zultepec. 400 skeleton bodies were buried in this

grave

Aztec Calendar

Tenochtitlan

Eagle warrior God Of Death, Mictlantecutli

Aztec Art

Aztec Instruments

Drums

Flutes

The Aztecs’ practiced human sacrifice for their Gods

Inca

Map

Winya Wayna Inca ruins Peru

Macchu Pichu

Inca weapons

Ceremonial knife

Star shaped club head

How do you think the Inca

preserved their dead?

Mummies

Inca Art

Transportaion

Mayan

Map

Mayan

“The Big One” Nohoch Mul Temple Coba, Mexico

Stairs leading down pyramid

Top of pyramid carving with paint still present

Ball court was played for entertainment and religious purposes

Guard Tower

Mayans were ruled by a King. They were treated like Gods. Every King build a form of a

monument to show their power.

Maya King Pacal

Temple Tulum, Mexico

Chichen Itza

Mayan Calendar

Mayan Art